LESSON 11

MAKING CALLS WITH SKYPE

Welcome to Skype! The Skype app lets you talk to your friends and family in real time on video, so you can see and hear them for free from anywhere in the world.

What Is Skype?

What Do I Need to Use Skype?

Setting Up Skype

Adding a Profile Picture

Adding Friends as Skype Contacts

Accepting a Contact Request

Let’s Start Calling!

Audio Calls

Video Calls

Responding to a Call

Sending Written Messages

Sending Smiley Faces and Emoticons

Deleting Skype Contacts

Staying Safe with Skype

Phew, We Did It!

What Is Skype?

Skype is an app for communicating that gives you a way to make video or audio calls to your friends and family. It comes already installed on your Windows 10 computer and is free to use. It’s similar to ...

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